2. Which development was the turning point that led to the expansion of
trade between Asia and Europe?
(A) The formation of the Silk Roads by Marco Polo allowed goods from
Asia to be imported into Europe for the first time.
(B) The conquests by Mongols, which led to improved trade routes and
reduced trading costs.
(C) The invention of silk cloth during the early Mongol rule allowed the
Mongols to trade for pottery, wool, and other European goods.
(D) The invention of paper money by Venetian bankers helped to
facilitate trade between Europe and Asia.
